Legal Counsel (Group Legal) - Urgent Role

Job Summary:

Lead, plan, and manage the provision of legal services as a strategic partner for respective Business/Sector on all legal corporate related matters to realize business’s objectives and goals and to always safeguard PETRONAS’ interests.

Job Description: 

Legal Advisor 

Lead and manage the overall provision of legal advisory services and their alignment to business direction of PETRONAS Group.

Contract Documentation/ Agreement

Lead and manage the formulation of legal strategies, development and negotiation of contracts and legal documentation relating to PETRONAS businesses.

Legal Risk Management

Lead and manage the provision of legal risk analysis and solutions in response to any form of risk exposure to the PETRONAS Group.

Corporate Governance & Compliance

Lead and manage the implementation system and procedures for the purpose of compliance with laws, corporate governance, regulations, policies, guidelines, and framework.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Lead and manage the provision of advice, management, and recommendations of solutions in relation to any issues/ disputes for PETRONAS Businesses.

Strategic Stakeholder Management

Support the implementation of key initiatives of Group Legal and effective agile team within Group Legal and maintain working relationships with other internal and external stakeholders.

Qualification:

Degree /Bachelor of Laws i.e., LLB (Hons) from a recognized university/ institution. 

Job Requirements:

• Minimum ten (10) years of experience handling various legal matters.
• Experience in relevant legal areas particularly in oil, gas or energy industry.
• Qualified to practice as a lawyer in Malaysia with Post-Qualified Experience (PQE) working experience in law firms or in-house legal department and had undergone pupillage.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.